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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.08, 1,165.23 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.08, 1,165.23 and 529.50 is: 730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.08 : 1,165.23 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.08/1,165.23 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.08x = 1,165.23 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.08x = 616,989.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,989.29/844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.96

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